#495174877 / gettyimages.com by Austin Coats, sports editor If the popular adage that “history repeats itself” is indeed true, expect a win from the United States in today’s match against Germany. As it turns out, multiple aspects of this match are comparable to aspects of both World Wars. In both, Germany made itself a world […]
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Brazilian protests address legitimate concerns, but detract little from World Cup enthusiasm
by Austin Coats, sports editor Brazil has won soccer’s biggest tournament, the World Cup, five times–that’s more championships than any other country. Naturally, Brazil ought to cherish the opportunity to host the World Cup, right? For many Brazilians, though, that is not the case. Many organized protests against the World Cup have taken […]
Choice of practical job over passion creates unhappiness, lack of motivation
Read about assistant editor Stephanie Palazzolo’s opinions on choosing between a practical career choice and one that you are truly passionate about.
Hurtful anonymous behavior on Twitter disrespectful, unacceptable
In light of some less-than-flattering Twitter activity pertaining to Consol, The Roar would like to set some things straight.
Breaking barriers to empathy requires concerted effort
Read as junior Rojas Oliva works through some heavy topics–judgment, loneliness, and just plain caring about one another.
Modern access to music frees people, artists from record companies
Read as assistant editor Aaron Ross discusses how the Internet has allowed music artists and listeners freedom from profit-oriented record companies, which dominated the music industry in previous decades.
Accidental Wikipedia discovery prompts musings on aliens, humanity
Junior Shilpa Saravanan muses on life that might be smarter than we are, faster than we are and more humble than we are (well, at least they haven’t shown up at our doorsteps yet).
Excessive screen time in college detrimental, costly in long run
After a not-so-savory encounter with her older sister’s housemate, senior Leah Crisman worries that with the proliferation of Netflix, video games and the like, that college and its resources could be wasted on the graduating class.
Driving lesson echoes senior’s apprehension towards future decisions
For Dana Branham, driving is scary. As is growing up.
Sophomore examines social media pitfalls
Sophomore Stephanie Palazzolo explores what no one really wants to see on social media platforms.
